Connecticut western news., 1887-05-25
GREAT HARRINGTON.

Saturday forenoon Legrand Ramsey, of Railroad street, and James Crotty, of Main street, appeared before the district court to answer to the charge of keep ing liquor nuisance. They plead not guilty and gave $200 bonds each to ap- pear for trial June 1. It is generally understood that these complaints are brought by men who were disappointed in not obtaining a license themselves, and that the chief object is to show that they are selling liquor over public bar, which is against the law in this state, though nearly all liquor sellers do it. It is also reported, on good authority, that a spotter. under 21 years of age, has been to all the saloons and purchased liquor and that he will give evidence before the court when the proper time comes. This spotter, report says, resides in Egremont, and being tall, well-built young man he looks to be at least 25 years of age, and in this way he deceives the saloon keepers.
 Druggist Charles H. Lillie, who was taken to an asylum last week, died on Wednesday evening, having lived but a few hours after reaching the institution. MT Lillie was 34 years of age and was educated at the South Berkshire Insti- tute at New Marlboro, when B. F. Phillips was principal. After this he entered F. T. Writings drug store, learned the business and then opened a store for himself. The funeral services were held at the Berkshire House, Saturday afternoon, and was in charge of large delegation of Masons ot Cincinnatus lodge.
 The mountain from the north part o1 Brush Hill to three mile hill has been on fire for week, and an extent o1 wood land four miles. long, embracing many hundred acres, has been burned over
 David Leavitt, of the Leavitt family who once resided in this village, but who has been in Europe for some years has been for the past week at the Berk- shire House.
 0. T. Steadman, of Monterey, who has removed to this village, has pur chased piece of land of W. w. Hollen beck and will immediately build { house as Q place of residence. Al present he resides in Dr VanDeusen's house.
 On Wednesday, June 1, the boat ing crew of the Sedgwick Institute vii go into camp at Lake Buel, and vii practice over their regular course fol one week, preparatory to the annua boat race, little later in the7season.
 Mrs Harriet B. Lewis, wife of Jared Lewis, died the 18th, aged 69 years She was buried last Friday.
 The second Sunday of June will be observed as "Children's day" by tho Methodist churches of this town.
 The Congregational society have theil next supper at the chapel week iron this evening.
 St Peters temperance society have concert at the rink the evening O June 10th. A local glee club are prac ticing for the occasion.
 Merritt I Wheeler, P G Comstocl and H H B Turner have been appointed by the selectmen, as forest fire wardens
 A lamp post is being erected at tn, main entrance to Berkshire Heights.
 A barn, and two pigs belonging t. James O'Bren, was destroyed by fire a Housatonic, Saturday, and the hous adjacent was saved with difficulty b, the neighbors.
 A coaching party from Newton, Mass in fourth. hand English drag arrived at the Berkshire House, Saturday after noon. and remained over Sunday, goin. on to Norfolk, Ct., for dinner Monda, morning.